The Bhimbetka rock shelters, known for prehistoric cave paintings, are located in which of the following states of India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (A) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation:

• The Bhimbetka rock shelters are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, near Bhopal.
• They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2003).
• These caves contain prehistoric paintings dating back to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic ages, depicting hunting, dancing, and daily life.

Information Booster:

• Bhimbetka has over 700 rock shelters, of which nearly 400 have paintings.
• The site was discovered by V.S. Wakankar in 1957.
• Paintings were made using natural mineral colors.
• The name “Bhimbetka” is linked to Bhima of the Mahabharata.
• It shows continuity of human settlement for thousands of years.

Additional Knowledge:

• Uttar Pradesh: Known for Sarnath and Kushinagar (Buddhist sites).
• Rajasthan: Famous for forts, palaces, and desert rock art at sites like Bundi, not Bhimbetka.
• Gujarat: Famous for Lothal (Harappan site), not prehistoric cave paintings.